A record of documented arms, meaning and origin, researched for the Victorine family of France.
Reg. 3861 · French, W–Z
Coat of Arms & Family Crest Details
Symbols on this shield
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
Colours
Red (Gules)Means: Military strength
Gold (Or)Means: Generosity
Historical info
Source
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Blazon (the actual original written record)
“Parti: au 1 de gu. à un senestrochère de carn., mouv. du flanc, tenant deux palmes d'or, passées en saut. dans une couronne du même, et acc. en chef d'une autre couronne d'or; au 2 d'or à six tourt. de gu., 2, 2 et 2.”
NavarreNavarre, c. 1663
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Map of France showing where the Victorine arms are recorded
The Victorine arms were recorded in Navarre, c. 1663.
Navarre was mountain country straddling the Pyrenees, with a strong class of small independent landholders. A great many households counted as gentry there, and each needed a shield to be told apart.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in France in this period.
Louis XIV of France
Sovereign of the period
Louis XIV of France
1643–1715
Reigning in France when the Victorine arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in France
In France, a coat of arms was a mark of honor that passed down through the male line to all legitimate descendants. Families often used the same shield without changes to show their shared heritage. If a branch wanted to stand out, they could add a small mark to their shield to show their specific place in the family tree.
Granting authority
The Juge d'armes de France acted as the official authority that regulated and verified coats of arms across the country.
How they got arms
Families typically inherited their arms from ancestors, though they could also receive them through royal grants or by proving their noble status.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the Armorial Général de France, which began its main collection in the year 1696.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Navarre.
Origin & History of the Victorine Family in France
The name Victorine finds its roots in the Latin word victor, which means conqueror or winner. By the mid-seventeenth century, the family was well-established in the Kingdom of Navarre, a region nestled between modern-day France and Spain. Living in this mountainous area meant the family was likely involved in the unique cultural and political life of the Pyrenees. During 1663, the region was a crossroads for trade and local governance, requiring families to be adaptable and resilient. The name itself suggests a history tied to a sense of victory or strength, which was a common way for families to express their identity during that era. Over time, the name evolved alongside the shifting borders of the region, reflecting the deep connection the family had to the land and the history of Navarre.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Victorius
Derived from the Latin word for conqueror or victorious.
This name
VictorineA feminine form signifying one who is triumphant or victorious.
also spelled
Vyctoria
Victoriya
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Caro Baroja, Julio. Los vascos. 1971
Jimeno Jurío, José María. Historia de Navarra. 1995
Archivo General de Navarra, Sección de Comptos
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
armA person of action, industrious and laborious
roundelA coin, and one who has been to the crusades
